Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design